Ramona Henderson Melton
November 2, 1942 ~ September 11, 2020
Born in:
Augusta, AR
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Ramona Henderson Melton, 77, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.
A native of Augusta, AR, Ramona was a daughter of the late Willard and Barbara Charles Henderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Cecile Henderson.
Mrs. Melton retired from Van Winkle Law Firm, where she spent more than 36 years as a paralegal. She was also a very talented musician.
She was an active member of Asheville Family Church involved in various forms of ministry, particularly as a youth leader.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Arnold Melton; daughter, Karla Moore and husband Jeff; son, Darrell Melton; sister, Martha Henderson; granddaughter, Mona Grace Melton; grandsons, Michael Moore and wife Lindsey and Matthew Moore and wife Sarah; and great-grandson, Wyatt Moore.
The funeral service for Mrs. Melton will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, at Asheville Family Church. Pastor Rolf Woodard will officiate. Mrs. Melton will lie in repose at the church on Monday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Face coverings will be available at the church. A private interment will take place at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asheville Family Church, 530 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: September 14, 2020 6:00 pm
Asheville Family Church
530 New Leicester Highway
Asheville, NC 28806
For those who wish to pay their respects: September 14, 2020 4:00 pm - May 8, 2025 6:00 pm
Asheville Family Church
530 New Leicester Highway
Asheville, NC 28806
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So very sorry for your loss. We both loved pickles!!
In the 42 years that I knew this sweet lady She always had an encouraging words to lift your spirits, Always had a Smile regardless what was going on, She Loved the Lord and her Family as well as her church family, She will Truly be Missed by the Dale McCoy Family 💗💗
Three words come to mind as contemplate the life of this my friend. Precious, Faithful, and Consistent describe the beautiful lady who will grace the landscape of heaven for eternity. See you soon.
Her smile spoke volumes. She was a blessing to everyone she cane in contact with.
I enjoyed and counted it a honor to have worked with her in youth camp for many years.
Prayers for her family.
Sharon Stone Taylor from Georgetown, Augusta and Searcy, now residing in Cabot Arkansas. Thank you for the sweet memories.🌹
our hearts are so sad that we lost one of our family members she was such an inspiration to both of us we loved her dearly god received a beautiful lady to be his angel good bye until we meet in heaven
I will love and miss you aunt Mona! Your heart and soul were unmatched…you’d made this world brighter, but now you are shining in Heaven!
From the time we met when you were eight and I was nine, you, Marty and I have been the best of friends. You were at my house, or I was at yours. We sang together. We never ever had an argument. Marty, remember when Brother Henderson’s name was called out for Akron, oh at the State Convention. The very first church to be called. That meant you were moving away from me. I let out a yell. Mona finally got me outside so the overseer could continue. I cried all the way home. Ramona and Marty has been such a wonderful influence in my life. I love, love, love you.
Sometimes a special Christian comes into your life, Remona was one of those people. We were blessed to have known her. Now she is in the presence of her Lord.
You were loved and will be missed by all aunt Mona. All my life when I looked at you I saw Christ.Your kindness, joy,compassion, flowing through you from God. Earth’s great loss and heavens gain. Praying for you Arnold, Karla, Darrell, Marty and family. Love you all and sending tight hugs and prayers
I had the good fortune of getting to know Ramona through our work together at the Van Winkle Law Firm. I will remember with fondness the kindness that Ramona shared with everyone she came in contact with. You just felt better after spending time with Ramona. She will be missed.
My heart goes out to Ramona’s family. I worked with Ramona at Van Winkle Lw Firm for 18 years. She was warm, kind, loving and always had a smile for everyone. She will be sorely missed!
So many memories. So many laughs. We will never forget our special friend. Ramona always has a word of encouragement and knew exactly what to say. We are for this precious Family now and I. The days to come.
Ramona was a very special lady. She always had a smile and a word of encouragement for everyone. It was our privilege to serve as her pastor for 11 years. Our thoughts and prayers are will the family.
When I think of Ramona there are countless fond memories but her unconditional love will be missed the most….
My love and prayers are with each family member
Prayers for the Melton family.
Garreth, Kimberly, & Sarah Edmonds
Boyce and I were sad to learn of Ramona’s death. While I didn’t know her well, I remember her as someone who always had a smile for us when we were together. Reading the other tributes, I wish I had known her better. We pray for God to provide comfort as you grieve.